County auditor issues clean opinion but flags control and reporting gaps in FY2024-25 audit Gardner Company presented an unmodified opinion on Chickasaw County’s FY2024-25 financial statements but reported material adjusting entries, recurring segregation-of-duties weaknesses, a missing public hearing on a sheriff’s installment purchase, and ARPA compliance procedures for $514,000 in expenditures.

Chickasaw County just received a clean bill of health from auditors, but underlying issues like control gaps and reporting errors could pose serious risks!

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Supervisors begin work on Budget Amendment No. 3 and review rural‑service and capital funds ahead of possible $3M loan At the Jan. 26 meeting the board opened Budget Amendment No. 3 tied to a possible $3 million loan and reviewed rural service (RSP) budget requests totaling roughly $2.75 million. Supervisors asked staff to gather outstanding department estimates and recommended department‑head sessions before final votes.

Chickasaw County Supervisors are gearing up for a crucial budget amendment that could unlock a $3 million loan for conservation projects—what does this mean for your community?

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Supervisors begin budget season; EMS director warns ambulance replacement costs top $400,000 and board asks cities to budget one payment At a Jan. 5 budget work session the board heard departmental budget requests. EMS Director Joel Knutson said a vendor quote for a new ambulance exceeded $400,000; the board signaled consensus to ask member cities to budget for one 20/80 payment next fiscal year rather than two.

Chickasaw County supervisors face a hefty $400,000+ price tag for a new ambulance, prompting a strategic shift in budgeting plans with partner cities.

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Old Church and Cemetery survey Long post. I need thoughts and consideration from fellow professionals!Today's dilemma:Background: this survey is for an old church in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, that had 188 or so membe...

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Chickasaw County approves $2.2M limestone resurfacing and bridge budget amendments Chickasaw County Board authorizes low bid for resurfacing and bridge project budget amendments.

Chickasaw County is making significant strides in infrastructure with a $2.2 million limestone resurfacing project and vital discussions on insurance and governance!

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Nashville Town and Country Club receives approval for retail alcohol license Council approves Town and Country Club's Class C alcohol license effective May 2025.

The Chickasaw County Board just approved a retail alcohol license for the Town and Country Club, promising to boost local economy and community engagement!

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